06 Maintenance and specifications
Specifications
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Oil volume
Engine modelOil volume between MIN and
MAXVolume (incl. filter)
3.2 (6-cyl.)B6324S/S21.27 US qts (1.2 liters)7.82 US qts (7.4 liters)
3.0T (6 cyl.)B6304T21.27 US qts (1.2 liters)7.82 US qts (7.4 liters)
Other fluids and lubricants
FluidSystemVolumeSpecification
Transmission oilAAutomatic (TF-80SC)5.8 US qts (5.5 liters)Transmission fluid BOT 341
Coolant3.2 (6-cyl.)9.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)Coolant with corrosion inhibitor
mixed with water (50/50 mix), see
packaging.
3.0T9.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)
Air conditioningAll models1.8 lbs (800 g)Refrigerant: R134a (HFC134a),
PAG oil
Brake fluid0.63 US qts (0.6 liters)DOT 4+
Power steering1.26 US qts (1.2 liters)Power steering fluid WSS
M2C204-A2 or equivalent product.
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 200
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 113
Accessory installation warning.................. 10
Active chassis system.............................158
Active yaw control................................... 156
Adaptive cruise control.................... 173, 175
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................24, 25
front...................................................... 20
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 28
Air conditioning........................................ 129
Air distribution.......................................... 127
Air distribution table................................. 131
Air vents................................................... 127
All Wheel Drive......................................... 112
Anti-freeze.......................................206, 232Anti-lock brake system............................ 113
warning light......................................... 74
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 113
Approach lighting................................56, 93
Audio system
audio functions................................... 134
CD player/changer.............................. 144
HD digital radio................................... 138
overview.............................................. 133
radio functions.................................... 135
Sirius satellite radio............................141
sound settings.................................... 134
steering wheel keypad........................ 133
USB/iPod Ÿ connector........................ 136
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 100
Automatic locking retractor....................... 36
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 111
general description.....................110, 111
oil........................................................ 288
shiftlock override................................ 111
Axle weight.............................................. 262
B
Battery
changing............................................. 245
maintenance...............................244, 245
remote key, replacing........................... 59
specifications...................................... 289
warning symbols................................. 244
Black box.............................................9, 226
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 194, 195, 196
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 147
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 47
Booster cushions....................................... 43
Brake lights................................................ 90
Brake system
checking fluid level............................. 232
emergency brake assistance.............. 114
fluid..................................................... 288
general information............................. 113
Hill Descent Control............................ 115
warning light......................................... 76
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 240
footwell lighting................................... 239
headlights...........................234, 235, 236
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E
ECC.................................................129, 130
Economical driving.................................. 204
Electric parking brake.............................. 117
Electronic Climate Control.......128, 129, 130
air distribution table............................ 131
Interior Air Quality System.................. 130
Emergency brake lights............................. 90
Emergency locking retractor...................... 36
Emergency starting.................................. 108
Emergency towing...........................221, 222
Emission inspection readiness................ 227
Engine
overheating........................................... 76
specifications...................................... 285
starting................................................ 106
switching off....................................... 108
Engine compartment overview................229
Engine oil
checking............................................. 230
low pressure warning light.............. 75, 76
specifications...................................... 287
volumes.............................................. 288
Environment............................................... 11Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 213
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 226
Fluid specifications.................................. 288
Fog lights
front...................................................... 75
front/rear............................................... 90
rear...................................................... 238
Four C (active chassis system)................158
Front airbags.............................................. 20
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 24, 25
Front fog lights..................................... 75, 90
Front park assist.............................. 188, 190
Front seats...........................................81, 83
Fuel filler cap........................................... 210
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 210
Fuel level warning light.............................. 75
Fuel requirements............................ 208, 209
Fuel tank volume.....................................288
Fuses............................... 247, 248, 251, 253
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 209
Gas tank volume...................................... 288
Gauges...................................................... 73
Geartronic................................................ 111
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 111
Generator warning light............................. 76
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 262
Grocery bag holder.................................. 214
Gross vehicle weight...............................262
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 91
HD digital radio........................................ 138
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 89
changing bulbs...........................235, 236
high/low beams.................................... 88
high beam flash.................................... 88
Headlight washers..................................... 95
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 85
Heartbeat sensor (alarm system).........57, 58
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Malfunction indicator light......................... 74
Menu system........................................... 122
overview.............................................. 122
Messages in the instrument panel........... 124
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 100
power door........................................... 99
rearview, auto-dim function................ 100
retractable............................................. 99
vanity.................................................. 200
Motor oil
checking............................................. 230
specifications...................................... 287
volumes.............................................. 288
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 216
O
Occupant safety........................................ 14
Occupant weight sensor...................... 24, 25
Octane recommendations.......................209Odometer, trip........................................... 78
Oil
specifications...................................... 287
volumes.............................................. 288
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 290
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 92
Overheating, engine................................... 76
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 211
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 279
Park assist.......................................188, 190
Park Assist Camera................................. 191
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 117
warning light......................................... 76
Parking lights............................................. 89
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 57
Polishing.................................................. 277
Power front seat
memory function................................... 82
with keyless drive................................. 83Power mirrors............................................ 99
defroster............................................. 100
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 233
speed-dependent............................... 158
Power steering fluid................................. 288
Power tailgate.......................................... 212
Power windows......................................... 97
laminated glass..................................... 98
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 18
PROPOSITION 65 WARN-
ING..................................... 11, 108, 246, 289
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................141
Radio functions........................................ 135
HD digital radio................................... 138
Rain sensor................................................ 94
READ button............................................ 124
Rear fog light..................................... 90, 238
Rear park assist............................... 188, 190
Rear seat head restraints........................... 85